Green Smoothies ... mmmm!!

I taught a Detoxifying / Cleansing Workshop on New Year's Day as a way to start the year off healthy and clean from the inside out. We discussed cleansing and I made fresh juice for the students. I explained that the cleansing process can be intense, invigorating, and challenging, but the benefits far outweigh any difficulty that one may encounter. Many who do a cleanse, notice more clarity of the skin, brighter eyes, elimination of "brain fog", more energy, and an overall increase sense of well-being. When we allow ourselves to eat natural, clean, freshly prepared food, we create an environment through which all goodness can manifest. Our physical being reflects our spiritual, mental, and emotional health. We have the ability and the tools to create a positive, healthy life of joyful contentment for ourselves. if you want to work toward optimum health, start here, clean the body; the mind and spirit will respond and you will know the feeling of true heath and wellness.


Over the past week I have been on a cleanse in order to rid my body of the sugars and heavier foods I consumed over the holidays. Cleansing is a great way to rid the body of toxins and wastes that put unnecessary strain on the digestive system and other body functions; it is a positive way to begin a new healthy way of eating and caring for oneself. It is not only physical, but a spiritual, mental, and emotional experience as well. If we create a healthy body, we create a respectful space for our spirit.

I have been doing a green smoothie cleanse since last Monday. Actually, I cleansed Monday through Friday, and then on Saturday and Sunday allowed myself some "regular" meals (still vegan and fairly healthy). Two or three times per day, I whip up a delicious smoothie with organic fruit and fruit juice and one bunch of greens. This makes enough for two. This morning I used two bananas, frozen raspberries, strawberries, and green chard - delicious. This afternoon, it was bananas, a bag of frozen blueberries, and a box of fresh spinach - yum! I find that no matter how hungry I am before the smoothie, my hunger is satisfied with this lovely drink!

In three weeks I am teaching a follow-up to the New Year's Day workshop. We will be creating smoothies and discussing the healthful benefits of greens and the significant role they should play in our diet. In the meantime I will keep you posted on my experience.
Namaste